The DB9’s 5.9-liter V-12 makes 510 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque, while the CL65 AMG makes 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque thanks to its twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12. At the track, both coupes reach 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds, but the more powerful CL65 AMG edges out the DB9 by 0.1 second and nearly 3 mph in the quarter-mile. The DB9’s ceramic brakes bring it to a halt from 60 mph in just 100 feet, while the CL65 needs nine feet more to stop. Around the figure-eight, the DB9 straddles the line between sports car and grand tourer, while the CL65’s additional 1000 pounds don’t go unnoticed.

Lieberman is impressed with the DB9’s adjustable suspension and chassis on the mountain roads and determines that you could live with it every day. As a personal luxury coupe, the CL65 feels nearly as fast in the canyon, though its forte is straight roads. So which European V-12 coupe does Lieberman choose? Watch the video below to find out and then share your thoughts in the comment section.

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